Medical Assistants Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $40,830 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $48,520
Employed locally 2,120
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $40,830
    75th
    $45,860
    90th
    $48,520

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Assistants salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Wisconsin $47,610
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,900
    Nursing Assistants $38,720
    Dental Assistants $46,850
    Orderlies $38,950
    Phlebotomists $39,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Charleston, SC is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Charleston, SC is 7.6% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.